AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoTeen Social Media Ban Stumbles: Australia’s “under-16” social media ban is failing at the first age-check step, with a Reuters-linked test finding platforms didn’t request proof on any of 50 accounts claiming to be 16—raising fresh questions about compliance and enforcement. ASX & Markets Mood: Global risk sentiment stayed shaky as Nasdaq slid on renewed chip weakness after Samsung’s results, with Australia’s ASX 200 also edging lower. AI Investing Push: VanEck is set to launch an AI-driven international equity ETF on the ASX (GOAT), using generative reinforcement learning to pick global stocks outside Australia. Energy & Batteries: Japan’s BESS market is accelerating as developers scale grid-scale storage, with Australia flagged as part of the broader Asia-Pacific buildout. Clean-Energy Outlook: Economists say recession fears have eased, but Australia faces a dreary growth outlook even as oil-price risks cool. Crypto Listing: WEMIX has been listed on Kraken, expanding access to markets including Australia.
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